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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.86, 15,938.55 and 2,833.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.86, 15,938.55 and 2,833.74 is: 4,250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.86 : 15,938.55 = 2,833.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.86/15,938.55 = 2,833.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.86x = 15,938.55 × 2,833.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.86x = 45,165,706.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,165,706.68/10,624.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.95

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